Netflix's new Smart Downloads feature eases offline binge-watching

The streaming video provider now has a Smart Downloads feature that automatically downloads the next episode when you finish watching one.

So, let's say you want to watch "Orange is the New Black" -- season six hits the service July 27 -- while on the go. Download the latest version of the Netflix app on your Android device (for now it's not available on Apple iOS devices) and Smart Downloads will automatically be on.

Once you finish watching a downloaded episode, Netflix will automatically delete that one and add the next episode -- when you are connected to WiFi.

Don't want the feature? From the Menu, go into App Settings and under Downloads you can turn off the Smart Downloads feature.

"Giving consumers more control over their entertainment experience is at the heart of everything we do, and members can choose when they want to use Smart Downloads," said Netflix's director of product innovation Cameron Johnson in a post on the Netflix blog.

TV streaming service Netflix is available on a variety of devices including smart TVs, streaming video players, smartphones, tablets and video game systems.(Photo: Netflix)